New Members
Melissa Andrade at Cape Cod Technical High School.
Welcome to the MTA! We're Here to Help!
Whether you're 22 or 52, or somewhere in between, MTA is committed to supporting you in the critical early years of your career.
When you join the MTA, NEA and your local education association, you are joining a 3 million-member family of preschool through grade 12 educators, higher education faculty and staff, and education support professionals who share your professional goals and concerns.
Save the date
The MTA Early Career Educator Conference is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, location TBD. This conference is for members in their first five years, and will feature trainings on union skills and professional development.
What is professional teacher status?
Committee members
- Hannah French, Rowe | Chair
- Brad Burns, Lincoln | Vice Chair
- Katie Carter, Malden | Member
- Emelia Cooper, UMass-Amherst | Member
- Taryn Fernacz, Worcester | Member
- Dawna Vella, Plymouth/Carver | Member
- Robert Williams, Holyoke | Member
Staff Consultant: Josh Levit, jlevit@massteacher.org
Staff Assistant: Sundee Sawtelle, ssawtelle@massteacher.org